Employers in South Carolina and the rest of the country can be fined if they fail to adhere to federal workplace standards. After overhauling its penalty structure, the United States Occupation Safety and Health Administration saw the average fine amounts assessed for...
Stepladder safety in the workplace
South Carolina workers who routinely use stepladders to perform their job duties should be aware of how to remain safe while using them. The Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety has provided some advice regarding the proper use of this type of...
Mine Safety Health Administration working to make mines safer
While South Carolina contains very few coal reserves, the mining industry can be incredibly dangerous. As such, every person involved in the industry, from workers to CEO's, should be concerned about health and safety to ensure that everyone gets to go home at the end...
More trucks involved in fatal crashes
According to federal government statistics, there was a significant increase in the number of large trucks involved in deadly crashes in 2015. The 2015 Large Truck and Bus Crash Facts report from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration indicates that 4,050...
Learning about “Hazards Not Otherwise Classified”
South Carolina employees who are required to work around hazardous materials have likely been trained to read hazard warning labels. Under the revised Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200), however, employers are also required to identify hazards that are...
Dealing with distracted driving
South Carolina motorists should be aware that distracted driving is just as dangerous as driving while drunk and that one-third of drivers engage in unsafe driving behavior. While April is Distracted Driving Month, it is important that people are mindful of the risks...
Grain entrapment cases and fatalities increased in 2016
South Carolina residents who work on farms that have grain silos may be interested to learn that, according to an annual survey from Purdue University, grain entrapment cases and fatalities increased in 2016. Grain entrapment incidents occur when a worker is lowered...
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